Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
CHILDREN’S
CHILD EN’S
BOOKS
A SE
S E LECTION OF
FRENCH TITLES
Illustration de couverture :
Sous mes pieds…,
Emmanuelle Houssais
© Ricochet, 2016
Promoting French publishing around the world
For almost 140 years, Bief has been promoting
French publishers’ creations on the international
scene with the vocation of facilitating and developing
exchange between French and foreign professionals
in the publishing industry.
This catalogue presents 28 publishing houses
and over 140 titles. It is intended as both a working
and reference tool for all those interested in children’s
books published in France, especially foreign publishers,
booksellers and librarians keen to build their list
of translated and/or adapted works in this sector.
This catalogue was created to promote the discovery
of the great variety in and the high quality of children’s
publishing in France, to help publishers, booksellers
and librarians strengthen existing ties with their
French counterparts.
Index of publishers / Children’s Books
4 Abc Melody
7 Actes Sud Junior
10 L’Agrume
13 Albin Michel Jeunesse
16 Casterman
19 Dada
22 Didier Jeunesse
25 L’école des loisirs
28 Les Éditions des Éléphants
31 Flammarion Jeunesse – Père Castor
34 Gallimard Jeunesse
37 Glénat
40 Les Grandes Personnes
43 Gulf Stream
46 Hachette Jeunesse
49 Hatier Jeunesse
52 Hélium
55 Kaléidoscope
58 La Martinière Jeunesse – Le Seuil Jeunesse
61 Little Urban
64 Musée du Louvre Éditions
67 Le Pommier
70 Éditions du Ricochet
73 Rouergue
76 Rue de l’échiquier
79 Sarbacane
82 Talents Hauts
85 Thierry Magnier
Abc Melody
Founded: 1999
Titles in catalogue: 90
Titles published annually: 15
“Sing&Learn” Series:
200,000 copies sold worldwide
Happy Monkey
Stéphane Husar,
Clothilde Delacroix,
Abc Melody,
Collection « Little Zoo », 2017
Jack the Little monkey is sad today.
It’s his birthday, he hasn’t got a hat
and the big monkeys make fun of him.
But Jill arrives and everybody is happy
again. A beautiful story about sharing
and reconciliation tenderly illustrated
by award-winning artist Clothilde
Delacroix. A free online MP3 audio
version accompanies each book in
the “Little Zoo” series.
Picture Book • Ages 3-5
40 pages • 20 × 21cm • 12 €
EAN 9782368361085
“The Bacon Brothers”
Series: Back in America
Série « Les Bacon Brothers » :
Retour en Amérique
Davide Cali, Ronan Badel,
Abc Melody, 2016
20 years have passed since the
Bacon Brothers’ worldwide success.
Each member of the legendary rock
band (the three little pigs) is now
leading a quiet life in separate
locations… until the day one of their
old songs reappears on the Internet.
Wolfie (the wolf), their agent, decides
to get the band back on the road.
Destination: the USA for a fantastic
tour and a fun visit of the country.
Picture Book • Ages 6-8
40 pages • 23 × 29 cm • 14 €
EAN 9782368360798
“Quiquoiqui – Quiquoioù –
Les Quiquoi et l’étrange maison
qui n’en finit pas de grandir” Series:
50,000 copies sold; sold in
11 languages
high quality content, with strong voices and to the highest “Ceux qui ont dit non” Series
(34 titles): 175,000 copies sold;
production standards. Striving for excellence in children’s
translated into 6 languages
books, we like to discover, share and break down the borders
Petites et grandes histoires des
between genres, tirelessly reinventing the publishing business. animaux disparus: 20,000 copies
We would like to believe that Actes Sud Junior books will not sold; translated into 8 languages
only be fun to read but also encourage young readers to ask
questions and understand our changing world of yesterday
and today.
The Domain
Le domaine
Jo Witek,
Actes Sud Junior, 2016
Gabriel’s mother has been hired
as summer help in a wealthy home
and he is going with her. He is looking
incredibly forward to the moors,
and miles of countryside that make
up the property. He is a nature lover
and bird watcher. Yet as soon as he
arrives, he is ill at ease, even anxious.
The formality and the strict
atmosphere in the house trigger in
him uncontrollable reactions of anger,
want and jealousy. When the owners’
grandchildren arrive and with them
the lovely and inaccessible Éleonore,
Gabriel loses complete control of
his emotions. The servant’s son, who
is madly in love with Éleonore, would
do anything to win her heart. Even if
it means putting himself in danger…
YA Novel • Ages 14+
327 pages • 13,5 × 21,5 cm •14,80 €
EAN 9782330060862
The Invisible World
of Microscopic Animals
Les mondes invisibles
des animaux microscopiques
Hélène Rajcak,
Damien Laverdunt,
Actes Sud Junior, 2016
They are so small, invisible to
the naked eye, yet microscopic animals
are everywhere: from the bottom of
the oceans to the sheets on our beds!
We can see them with the help
of a microscope. This book immerses
the readers in the mysterious
and little-known world of single cell
organisms, protozoa and paramecia:
on each double page double flap
spread is an environment magnified
up to 150 times making these micro-
ecosystems visible and bringing them
to life! These miniscule creatures
are described in detail in an
encyclopedia rich with scientific
information at the end of the book.
Non-Fiction • Ages 9+
56 pages • 25 × 32 cm • 19,50 €
EAN 9782330066109
Maman renard,
by Amandine Momenceau:
25,000 copies sold internationally;
translated into 6 languages
publishing company established in 2012 by Guillaume Griffon Les Farceurs, by Anne-Hélène Dubray:
translated into 2 languages
and Chloé Marquaire focused on contemporary illustration.
L’Agrume children’s books are playful and attractive works L’Incroyable Famille Zapato,
by Julie Brouant: translated
of art. Highly poetic and colorful, they offer children into 2 languages
new reading experiences. These books can be manipulated
and read in various ways which stimulate the senses and
arouse curiosity in both children and adults. They captivate
the reader through their originality and creativity.
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The Orchestra
L’orchestre
Chloé Perarnau,
L’Agrume, 2016
The concert is in one week’s time
but all the musicians have gone on
holiday! The conductor and his
assistant travel the world to find
them –Tokyo for the violinists, Porto
for the harp player, Rio for the trumpet
players… However, everywhere
they go, the streets are busy and the
musicians are hard to find! This book
is both a narrative –with a plot and
characters– and a seek and find,
so children must look closely at each
image. Each page features scenes
typical of the countries visited,
creating an around-the-world trip.
Picture Book • Ages 3-6
28 pages • 26 × 32 cm • 16 €
EAN 9791090743458
The Tricksters
Les farceurs
Anne-Hélène Dubray,
L’Agrume, 2016
What’s that slipping through the trees?
Is it a snake? No, it’s a jaguar’s tail!
What’s that at the top of the palm tree?
Is it a toucan’s beak? No, it’s a
rhinoceros’s horn! Appearances can
be deceiving. In this book, ten
mischievous animals, hidden behind
leaves and branches (and flaps),
are all pretending to be something
they’re not. This book, with a poetic
text, is a surprisingly fun way of playing
with animals.
Picture Book • Ages 3-6
26 pages • 20 × 23 cm • 14,50 €
EAN 9791090743410
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Inventions
Axelle Doppelt,
L’Agrume, 2016
Fire, medicine, sundials, watermills,
glasses… this wonderful animated
book shows us, in a playful way,
18 inventions that have marked the
history of mankind, from prehistoric
times to today. Each invention has
its own type of animation. The spot
color illustrations are accompanied
by a short non-fiction text about
the inventor and the context of
the invention. A stunning book that
will entertain kids, science fans,
and all animated books lovers.
Pop-Up • Ages 6-9
24 pages • 17,5 × 25 cm • 24,90 €
EAN 9791090743502
Albin Michel
Founded: 1980
Titles in catalogue: 1,025
Titles published annually: 140
appeal to a broad reader base. Pre-readers love characters ABC3D, by Marion Bataille (2008):
such as Maisy, Didou, Mouk and Pomelo, early readers 50,000 copies sold in France;
translated into 9 languages
adore Geronimo Stilton, and teens devour our top notch
L’Imagier des gens, by Blexbolex
Middle Grade and YA series. Our catalogue showcases
(2008): Best Book Design Worldwide
a wide variety of authors such as Marion Bataille, 2008; over 10,000 copies sold in
Blexbolex, Marc Boutavant, David Carter, Benjamin Chaud, France; translated into 8 languages
Bernard/Roca and Benjamin Lacombe, to name just a few. Avant Après, by Anne-Margot
All our publications, be they pop-up books, board books, Ramstein & Matthias Arregui
(2013): Bologna Ragazzi Award 2015;
novelty books, picture books, novels or non-fiction titles, 7,000 copies sold in France;
are created with imagination and love. translated into 11 languages
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Established in 1780, Casterman started publishing comics “Martine” Series, by Marcel Marlier
& Gilbert Delhaye: 110 million
as early as 1930. Since the release of the first Tintin comic,
of copies sold worldwide;
which is still the pride of its prestigious catalogue, Casterman translated into 34 languages
has remained faithful to its initial approach: to make quality “Ernest et Célestine” Series,
books for all readers. Casterman publishes comics by major by Gabrielle Vincent: translated
authors such as Hugo Pratt, Tardi, Bilal or Peeters and Schuiten. into 10 languages; adapted
into an animated feature in 2013
In addition to comic books, Casterman also publishes a wide (Cesar for the best animated
range of children's books, from board books and animated feature; shortlisted for an Oscar).
books for the very young to picture books, activity books, non- The 2016 TV series has been sold
around the world
fiction as well as literary fiction for older readers, by famous
Cacanimaux, by Benoit Charlat:
authors and illustrators such as Émile Jadoul, Anne Herbauts,
100,000 copies sold worldwide;
François Place or David Sala. Casterman’s most famous translated into 11 languages
characters include: Martine, the little girl who has delighted La tournée de facteur souris,
children around the world for the last 60 years, Émilie who by Marianne Dubuc: sold in
celebrated her 40th birthday in 2015, and, of course, timeless 15 countries
characters such as Ernest and Celestine by Gabrielle Vincent. De quelle couleur est le vent,
by Anne Herbauts: 150,000 copies
sold worldwide; translated
Cantersteen 47, Boîte 4, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgique • www.casterman.com into 5 languages
Publisher: Céline Charvet > celine.charvet@casterman.com
Foreign Rights: Fabiana Angelini > f.angelini@casterman.com
Sophie Baro > sbaro@flammarion.fr
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Trifle
Broutille
Anne Herbauts,
Casterman, 2016
Trifle is sad. He has lost his cat.
In his search, he meets others who
have more serious issues, that are
far more important! The cowboy
has lost his hat, Mrs. Crow has broken
her nose and has stones in her shoes,
a refugee has lost his country, an ogre
is very hungry, Nanook is cold…
it’s all much more serious than having
lost a cat! But Trifle is still upset.
Fortunately, he meets a dog, a dog
who understands his sadness and
can help him come to terms with it…
Picture Book • Ages 3-5
32 pages • 18 × 25 cm • 13,90 €
EAN 9782203120167
The Enchanted Chest
Le coffre enchanté
Jean-François Chabas,
David Sala,
Casterman, 2016
Recovered by a fisherman from
the bottom of the sea, a large metal
chest arouses the emperor’s greed.
However, no one is able to open it:
not the locksmith, nor the biggest
of the strongmen, nor the alchemist
nor the magician… Since there seems
to be no way to open the wretched
chest, which annoys the emperor,
he is even more convinced that
it contains great treasures. Who will
manage to find the key to open this
enchanted chest?
Picture Book • Ages 3-5
32 pages • 24 × 34 cm • 15,90 €
EAN 9782203106277
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Art contemporain:
15,000 copies sold;
translated into 3 languages
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Eternal Egypt
Égypte éternelle
Collectif, illustré par Killoffer,
Dada, 2009
How did Europeans discover
Egyptian art? Why is it said that
the mouths on Egyptian sculptures
are slightly open? Which pharaohs
revolutionized art? Mummies,
hieroglyphics, sphinxes, pyramids,
frescoes: discover the sacred art
of Ancient Egypt… and its influence
on modern and contemporary art.
Rights sold in the Netherlands
and China.
Non-Fiction • 8+ and Families
52 pages • 21 × 24 cm • 7,50 €
EAN 9782358800006
Leonardo da Vinci
Léonard de Vinci
Collectif, illustré
par Mathieu Bablet,
Dada, 2011
We must give Leonardo his due!
Artist, engineer, expert on nature
including an in-depth knowledge
of the human body, Leonardo da Vinci
(1452-1519) is often described as
the ultimate genius. It is said that he
invented the helicopter, wrote dozens
of treaties and painted so wonderfully
that his master gave up painting after
seeing Leonardo’s work. And today,
millions still stand in awe before
the Mona Lisa. Is this all exaggerated?
Well, in any case, this question needs
to be asked if we want to know how
much of a genius Leonardo da Vinci
really was…
Rights sold in the Netherlands,
China and Japan.
Non-Fiction • 8+ and Families
52 pages • 21 × 24 cm • 7,90 €
EAN 9782358800297
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Andy Warhol
Collectif,
illustré par Alain Pilon,
Dada, 2015
What does Marilyn Monroe, star
of the silver screen, have in common
with bottles of Coca Cola? And the
princess of Monaco have in common
with Superman? Jean-Michel Basquiat
with the Statue of Liberty? And the
20 dollar bill with the Mona Lisa…?
The answer is that they are all subjects
of Andy Warhol’s (1928-1987) work!
A brightly coloured pop art universe
series. But with this serial painter,
everything is not as it appears…
Rights sold in China.
Non-Fiction • 8+ and Families
52 pages • 21 × 24 cm • 7,90 €
EAN 9782358800808
From Disney to Pixar
De Disney à Pixar
Collectif, illustré
par Matthias Malingrëy,
Dada, 2014
It all began with a mini desk lamp
playing with a ball. Twenty-eight years
later, an old man flies away in his
home carried off by balloons.
A rat opens a restaurant. The monsters
in the cupboard have realized that
laughter is more powerful than fear…
From Toy Story to Monsters University,
and Finding Nemo, Cars, Ratatouille
and WALL-E: behind all these successful
films, there is the astonishing Pixar
creative team. These Disney enfants
terribles have reinvented the art of
animation. Come behind the scenes
and take a look…
Rights sold in the Netherlands
and China.
Non-Fiction • 8+ and Families
52 pages • 21 × 24 cm • 7,90 €
EAN 9782358800631
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Graffiti
Collectif, illustré par Nesta,
Dada, 2012
Tags, throw-up, scribble, cannons…
Graffiti has rules of its own: if it is an art,
it is an ephemeral, underground
and dominated by teens! Although it
was born in the street, it has found its
way into art galleries and museums.
This book tells of the origins, history,
styles and evolution of graffiti.
Graffiti is the first of DADA’s quality
illustrated publications: the best issues
of the magazine are republished
in a hard cover large format volume.
Rights sold in China.
Non-Fiction • 8+ and Families
64 pages • 26 × 24 cm • 14,50 €
EAN 9782358800358
Didier Jeunesse
Founded: 1988
Titles in catalogue: 450
Titles published annually: 50
that bring different generations together in the spirit Mister Gershwin, les gratte-ciels
of imagination. Didier Jeunesse has come a long way since de la musique: Prix « Pépites
du livre audio », Salon du livre
the publication of its first book in the “Petits Lascars” series jeunesse de Montreuil 2015
in 1988. The catalogue has now over 450 titles. The series
La bonne humeur de Loup gris:
“Les Petits Cousins”, “Pirouette”’, “À Petits Petons”, “Guinguette” over 10,000 copies sold in France,
and “Rikiki”, and the CD-books, are well-known to the general Prix des Incorruptibles 2015
public and to professionals. Éric Battut, Martine Bourre, De cape et de mots: Prix des Étoiles
Élodie Nouhen, Cécile Hudrisier and many others use painting, Le Parisien 2015
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The Headmistress
Cuddle Toy
Le doudou de la directrice
Christophe Nicolas,
Maurèen Poignonec,
Didier Jeunesse, 2016
The headmistress behaves
perfectly in all circumstances.
What on earth is her secret?
She’s got a cuddle toy, of course!
But nobody knows about it
–until the day when a little girl
finds it and decides that she
wants to keep it for herself.
How will the headmistress react?
(Text available in English)
Picture Book • Ages 3-5
32 pages • 19 × 17 cm • 11,10 €
EAN 9782278085309
Wonder of Wonders
Merveille des merveilles
Jennifer Dalrymple,
Nathalie Novi,
Didier Jeunesse, 2016
It’s winter and Tamsin, the young
fairy, has flown outside. But her wings
freeze and she falls, unconscious, into
the snow. A mysterious elf takes her in.
An elf who has hidden beautiful clothes
in his closets, shirts embroidered
with the colours of autumn, dresses
that shimmer with spring. “Oh, wonder
of wonders!” But who is this elf?
(Text available in English)
Picture Book • Ages 5+
48 pages • 27 × 36 cm • 17,30 €
EAN 9782278085286
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Flow, Vol. 2
Mikaël Thévenot,
Didier Jeunesse, 2016
Josh has returned home to France,
and is still reeling from what he
happened to him while he was in the
United States. He had seen his mother,
who ten years ago, was kidnapped
as he looked on, and been presumed
dead ever since. He is worried about
how to break this unbelievable news
to his family. With the help of his friend
Axel, and Kyle, a former FBI agent,
he continues his search for her in New
York. He uses his telepathic powers
to help them and is not in the least bit
deterred by the dangers that lie
ahead in this quest!
Fiction • Ages 12+
192 pages • 14,5 × 21,5 cm • 14,20 €
EAN 9782278081646
L’école des loisirs
Founded: 1965
Titles in catalogue: 5,800
Titles published annually: 235
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Socks
Les chaussettes
Matthieu Maudet,
L’école des loisirs,
Collection « Loulou & Cie »,
2016
Where are Josette’s socks?
Are they under the bed?
When Josette does find them,
there are no two alike! And
the socks are getting away!
Hurry, Josette! Catch your socks!
Board Book, First Readers • Ages 2+
32 pages • 19 × 19 cm • 9,70 €
EAN 9782211230964
How to Make A Big Brother?
Comment fabriquer
son grand frère
Anaïs Vaugelade,
L’école des loisirs, 2016
Zuza has a little sister, but what
she’d really like, more than anything,
is a big brother. So, she decides to
build one with the help of an
encyclopedia and some friends.
First, you start with a wooden skeleton,
then attach elastic tendons, followed
by muscles. Then insert the brain,
the organs, the nerves, veins, and hair.
Use ketchup for blood and mother-of-
pearl shells for the nails. But when
your brother is assembled, how do you
make him move, talk, come to life?
Anatomy and poetry join forces in this
unique picture book.
Picture Book • Ages 4+
64 pages • 30,5 × 38 cm • 19,80 €
EAN 9782211231046
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Henri is Late
Henri est en retard
Adrien Albert,
L’école des loisirs, 2016
Who likes arriving late to school?
No one! It’s humiliating. That’s why
the morning when Henri’s sick parents
are stuck in bed, he has to find a way,
no matter what, to get to school
on time. Luckily, he knows how to use
the phone! Thanks to his grandpa,
his fabulous scooter, but most of all,
to his own courage, Henri travels
through enchanting landscapes,
meets new faces and ends up arriving…
a little late, but with a new friend,
and has a lot to tell his classmates.
Picture Book • Ages 5+
36 pages • 28 × 24 cm • 12,70 €
EAN 9782211230995
The Great Forest,
the Land of Chintiens
La grande forêt,
le pays des Chintiens
Anne Brouillard,
L’école des loisirs,
Collection « Pastel », 2016
That summer, it rained a lot in the
Land of Calm Lake. Killiok and Véronica
are worrried because they haven’t
heard from their friend Vari Tchésou,
the red wizard. They set out to look
for him in the Great Forest. They only
have one clue: a trailer that some birds
have seen at the top of Dry Grass Hill.
Could it be Vari Tchésou’s? In the Great
Forest, clues lead Killiok and Véronica
to a series of individuals: Mr. Hysope
the wise, Mystère the cat, the scary
Pests, and the adorable Moss Babies
who are in danger… At the end of their
unexpected journey, they discover that
Vari Tchésou was, in fact, not far from
home, where they started out!
Picture Book • Ages 7+
80 pages • 22 × 29,8 cm • 18 €
EAN 9782211216913
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Zoé’s caravan
(La roulotte de Zoé)
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Dragons in Love!
Dragons amoureux !
Alexandre Lacroix,
Ronan Badel,
Flammarion – Père Castor,
Collection « Les albums
du Père Castor », 2016
Strokkur the dragon loves playing
with the local children. But one day,
Violet gives him a kiss on the cheek…
Disaster! He has to act quickly to put
out a huge jet of flames! Since then,
the young dragon is afraid of hurting
Violet and does all he can to avoid
her. Feeling sad, he decides to ask
his father for advice. Even though his
father’s advice doesn’t really solve the
problem, it turns out to be very handy
in coming to Violet’s rescue from
the villain Erwan… now that deserves
a kiss, doesn’t it?
Picture Book • Ages 5+
32 pages • 24 × 30 cm • 13,50 €
EAN 9782081352988
Bambi
Kochka, Sophie Lebot,
Flammarion – Père Castor,
Collection « Album », 2016
Bambi, a young fawn, is still learning
what a deer needs to know about how
to survive in the forest from his mother,
when one day, some gunshots ring
out and his mother is gone. He grows
up alone and finds love with Faline.
But Bambi is the son of the Prince
of the forest: his destiny is to become
the new protector of the forest and
its wildlife.
Picture Book • Ages 5+
32 pages + jacket-poster •
29,5 × 26 cm • 14,00 €
EAN 9782081374546
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The Wizard of Oz
Le magicien d’Oz
Michel Laporte, Frank Baum,
Flammarion – Père Castor,
Collection « Les albums
du Père Castor », 2016
Dorothy and her dog Toto are
swept up to the land of Oz in a storm.
To get back home, Dorothy needs
advice from the Wizard of Oz: only he
will be able to help her get back home
to Kansas. On the yellow brick road
leading to the Emerald City, Dorothy
and Toto meet a Scarecrow who wants
a brain, a Tin man who wants a heart,
and a cowardly Lion who wants
courage. A great adventure awaits
these five friends before their dreams
may come true…
Novelty Book with laser dye cuts •
Ages 7+ • 64 pages + 6 laser cuts •
22 × 24 cm • 15,50 €
EAN 9782081374812
Gallimard
Founded: 1972
Titles in catalogue: 4 000
Titles published annually: 400
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City Dog
Chien des villes
Alexandra Garibal,
Fred Benaglia,
Gallimard Jeunesse,
Collection « Album Jeunesse »,
2016
A red dog, the colour of anger
and blood, has been abandoned and
lives in the streets. One day, a little girl
comes and plays next to it, without
chasing it away or without kicking it.
Will the dog be able to renounce its
anger? Will they be able to tame each
other? A powerful and poetic picture
book about abandonment and
the strength of friendship that earned
considerable attention at the 2016
Frankfurt Book Fair and was awarded
the Chen Bochui 2016 Prize at
Shanghai Book Fair.
Picture Book • Ages 5+
28 pages • 28,2 × 22 cm • 14,90 €
EAN 9782070594221
“Bogueugueu” Series:
Friends, School and Me
Série « Bogueugueu » :
les copains, l’école et moi
Béatrice Fontanel,
Marc Boutavant,
Gallimard Jeunesse, 2016
The adventures of Bogueugeu and
his school friend Ferdinand, illustrated
with great wit. Four stories of friendship
and a delightful chronicle of life at
school, full of realistic yet funny details.
A humorous and sensitive treatment
of disabilities and a thoughtful
approach to tolerance and difference.
Middle Grade Readers • Ages 7+
168 pages • 15 × 21 cm • 13,50 €
EAN 9782070589883
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“BAM!” Series
Collection « BAM ! »
Sandrine Mirza, Le Duo,
Gallimard Jeunesse, 2017
From Pink Floyd to Daft Punk,
Johan Cruijff to Lionel Messi,
Charlie Chaplin to Nelson Mandela,
and Kronos to Ulysses, this illustrated
informative new series introduces
40 international and emblematic
figures from the worlds of music,
sport, politics and mythology!
Full of anecdotes and funny facts,
these books will delight children
and parents alike.
Non-Fiction • Ages 10+
96 pages • 13,5 × 18,4 cm • 9,90 €
EAN 9782070603978
Glénat
Founded: 1969
Titles in catalogue: 8,000 titles
Titles published annually: 600
the imprints: Glénat, Vents d’Ouest, Glénat Manga and Glénat Yves Saint-Laurent Coloring books:
5 foreign editions
Comics: a catalogue with over 8,000 titles of all kinds;
– Children’s picture books (Fiction and Non-Fiction) through “Marlène Jobert’s Musical Tales” Series:
discover classical music, World
the imprints: Glénat Jeunesse and P’tit Glénat; music or the classics of children
– Coffee Table Books about the sea, mountains and gastronomy. literature; 20 million copies sold!
With nearly 50 years of publishing and over 600 new books
a year, the Glénat Publishing Group is a key player in
the French market.
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Animaux de la ferme,
Animaux sauvages,
by François Delebecque
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Egyptomania
Emma Giuliani, Carole Saturno,
Les Grandes Personnes, 2016
This illustrated non-fiction book
with large fold out pages and other
special elements, is a wonderful way
for children to discover ancient Egypt.
It is full of facts about the Nile and
its seasons, daily life, the pharaohs,
the gods, mummification, hieroglyphs
and much more.
Picture Book • All ages
20 pages with flaps • 28 × 40 cm • 24,50 €
EAN 9782361934590
The Lumberjack,
the King and the Rocket
Le bûcheron, le roi et la fusée
Lucie Félix,
Les Grandes Personnes, 2016
Lucie Felix, a well-known children’s
book author, visits schools and
kindergartens quite often, so as to
work with the very young.
She encourages them to use cut-outs
of simple forms to make images and
tell stories. This is how this tale of
The Lumberjack, the King and the Rocket
came to be. The images and symbols
created together with the children,
were slowly, bit by bit strung together
to tell a tale that is much like a
traditional folktale with a king and
a lumberjack but also has elements
of contemporary life that fill children’s
imaginations, such as rockets.
The tale talks about the meaning of
life, how things fit in the world and
the very important issue of preservation
of the environment.
Picture Book • Ages 3+
28 pages • 21 × 29 cm • 18 €
EAN 9782361934613
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I.R.L.
Agnès Marot,
Gulf Stream Éditeur,
Collection « Électrogène »,
2016
Chloé Blanche grew up in Life City.
Like everyone else she had no idea
that she was being filmed all the time.
She didn’t know that everyone was
just prime-time entertainment for
millions of households. She didn’t
realize that they were all characters in
Play Your Life, a hit everywhere but Life
City, I.R.L. And she was not at all aware
of the fact that they were all being
manipulated. The moment she meets
Hilmi, she falls in love. But the people
who are pulling the strings did not
intend for that to happen. Through this
situation, she discovers what’s really
going on in Life City: That everyone’s
existences is all just part of an immense
video game.
YA • Ages 15+
456 pages • 14 × 22 cm • 18 €
EAN 9782354884154
Hachette
Founded: 1826
Titles in catalogue: 3,000
Titles published annually: 500
Paris s’envole,
by Hélène Druvert: Winner
of the Nuit du Livre award 2015
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each with a special twist and an inventive and high quality 10 p’tits pingouins pop-up book, by
Jean-Luc Fromental & joëlle Jolivet,
production value. We take the creative elements of all our work
translated into 7 languages
seriously. From YA novels to books for toddlers, each title
La Mémoire de l’éléphant,
is like a hanging mobile, a clever balance between text, picture by Sophie Strady & Jean-François
and style. Hélium is associated with Actes Sud. Martin: translated into 6 languages
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Our Humanity
Nos humanités
Robert Frank, Didier Da Silva,
Caroline Souffir,
Hélium, 2016
Written by the renowned historian
Robert Frank, beautifully illustrated by
the young artistic director Caroline
Souffir, and filled with the witty
captions by writer Didier da Silva, this
modern history of humanity navigates
between sequences overflowing with
details, encyclopedic spreads, close-
ups on monuments, historical figures
and major events in world history. A
bold and original art and history book,
written by a leading expert. A timeless
gift for adults and teenagers.
Non-Fiction • Ages 14+ & Adults
504 pages, printed in 4C + gold,
cloth cover with title embossing •
18,5 × 26,5 cm • 28 €
EAN 9782330065362
Big Rabbit’s Bad Mood
Gros Lapin
Ramona Badescu,
Delphine Durand,
Hélium, 2017
Big Rabbit is in a mood. A bad mood.
A big, horrible bad mood that won’t
go away. What’s a rabbit to do? He tries
watching TV, but the bad mood is on
every channel. He tries making a salad,
but the bad mood is impossible
to ignore. He tries lying on his sofa,
eating chips and wiping his boogers on
the rug. Nothing will make it go away!
This bad mood that can’t be banished
will make kids giggle. Combining a silly
sense of humor and a very real sense
of what it’s like to want to shake off a
grumpy feeling, this book will resonate
with readers in any mood.
Picture Book • Ages 4+
40 pages • 21 × 25,5 cm • 14,90 €
EAN 9782330072964
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An Elephant’s Memories,
from the Grand Hotel,
an Encyclopedic Investigation
Souvenirs de Marcel
au grand hôtel,
une enquête encyclopédique
Sophie Strady,
Jean-François Martin,
Hélium, 2016
Marcel the Elephant arrives at
the Grand Hotel. “Room 66, Sir; here
are your keys”. But as he’s unpacking,
Marcel realizes a small suitcase
is missing… Like in The Memory of
an Elephant, Marcel takes the reader
through a unique and encyclopedic
journey. Spreads packed with facts
about transportation, kitchen utensils,
and games, all this as part of Marcel’s
investigation through the hotel
corridors inspired by the mythical
Chelsea Hotel: this unforgettable
book with dreamlike illustrations will
captivate both parents and children.
Picture Book • Ages 8+
40 pages • 28 × 36 cm • 16,90 €
EAN 9782330052539
Kaléidoscope
Founded: 1988
Titles in catalogue: 400
Titles published annually: 30
La tétine de Nina,
by Marianne Barcilon
& Christine Naumann-Villemin:
translated into 15 languages
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1… 2… 3 Sheeps
1… 2… 3 moutons
Soufie Régani,
Valérie Weishar Giulani,
Kaléidoscope, 2016
Every night, Marius invents
new excuses not to go to sleep.
His mother, exasperated, tells him
to count sheep. But should Marius
also count the sheep’s friends?
And what about that wolf?
It doesn’t look like Marius is going
to go to sleep easily tonight either.
Published in 2016, it is already sold
in Dutch, Italian, Simplified Chinese.
Picture Book • Ages 2-6
32 pages • 28 × 180 cm • 13 €
EAN 9782877678988
Teddy the Terrible
Ourson le Terrible
Marianne Barcilon,
Christian Jolibois,
Kaléidoscope, 2016
“Run for your life!” “Take cover,
everyone!” “The monster’s coming!”
Teddy the Terrible is the horrific
young rascal who so enjoys
pestering everyone in the woods.
Such fun! That is until he meets
someone bigger than he is…
Rights sold: Korean, Spanish, Italian,
English, Simplified Chinese.
Picture Book • Ages 3-6
40 pages • 23,5 × 28 cm • 13,20 €
EAN 9782877678865
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Sandcastles
Châteaux de sable
Stéphane Henrich,
Kaléidoscope, 2016
A little girl is with her dad at the
beach, playing happily in the sand…
she makes a small tower with
her bucket. A little boy arrives with
his dad. He starts playing in the
sand… and makes a castle. Oh-oh,
the fathers are in a competitive
mood. Silly dads!
Picture Book • Ages 3-6
40 pages • 20 × 22,5 cm •13 €
EAN 9782877678902
Grimy
Cambouis
Geoffroy de Pennart,
Kaléidoscope, 2016
Take one ace mechanic, two foolish,
nasty brothers, a singing audition,
some friends, a godmother,
a break-screeching car chase and
you have Geoffroy de Pennart’s
(male) version of Cinderella!
Picture Book • Ages 4-6
40 pages • 25,2 × 22,5 cm • 13 €
EAN 9782877679039
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How Strange
C’est bizarre
François Soutif, Alain Chiche,
Kaléidoscope, 2016
“It’s a disaster!” “Someone is moving in!”
“We’re going to be invaded!”
The lives of three grandmothers are
unsettled by the arrival of a new
neighbor. Odd sounds, weird smells,
what is going on across the street?
How strange, yes, how very strange!
Picture Book • Ages 4-6
32 pages • 22 × 28,5 cm • 13 €
EAN 9782877679091
La Martinière
Founded: 1992 (Seuil Jeunesse)
1995 (De La Martinière Jeunesse)
Titles in catalogue: 500 (Dlmj)
800 (Seuil Jeunesse)
and girls’ fiction books. Seuil’s rich and bold catalogue breaks “In My Heart” Series, by Jo Witek &
Christine Roussey: 6 titles translated
the codes of conventional children’s books, both in their shape
into 15 languages; more than
and content, with picture books by award winning authors, 800,000 copies sold worldwide (Dlmj)
outstanding non-fiction titles, literary novels and humorous Flags of the World, by Sylvie Bednar:
middle-grade fiction. 150,000 copies sold worldwide (Dlmj)
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The Search
for the Red Dragon
À la recherche
du Dragon Rouge
Frédérique Bagères,
Maud Lienard,
Little Urban, 2016
Red Dragon is looking for love.
But to find it, he’s going to have
to leave behind his cosy castle and
his loyal friends, the Princess and
the Knight. With just a map of the
world and his happy-go-lucky attitude
to get him by, will he ever find what
he’s looking for? Red Dragon invites
young readers to follow him on
his quest, as he camouflages himself
against fantastic landscapes and
hides among animals from around
the world. Shortlisted for the
Landerneau Jeunesse Award
Picture Book • Ages 4+
28 pages • 33 × 42,7 cm • 18,50 €
EAN 9782374080024
Professor Fox
Professeur Goupil
Anne Montel, Loïc Clément,
Little Urban, 2017
Professor Fox has everything
he could ask for! A gigantic house,
a bean-shaped swimming pool
and his own private projection room
with a great big screen. But having
it all doesn’t stop him from inventing
new things. In fact, he’s about
to make a life-changing discovery…
First Readers • Ages 6+
48 pages • 17,8 × 29,3 cm • 8 €
EAN 9782374080826
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What Do My Parents
Do at Night?
Mais que font les parents
la nuit ?
Thierry Lenain, Barroux,
Little Urban, 2017
Sophia can’t help but wonder what
her parents do at night when she goes
to sleep. Her imagination runs wild,
creating all kinds of scenarios,
sometimes funny, sometimes sweet,
and sometimes just a little bit crazy!
Barroux’s delicate artwork and
Thierry Lenain’s imaginative scripting
make this a truly charming tale.
By Thierry Lenain (bestselling French
author) and Barroux (Global Illustra-
tion Award 2016 at Frankfurt Book Fair;
Best International Picture Book 2016
at China Shanghai International
Children’s Book Fair).
Picture Book • Ages 5+
32 pages • 21 × 31,5 cm • 13,50 €
EAN 9782374080635
Musée du Louvre
Founded: 1988
Titles in catalogue: 800
Titles published annually: 50
Éditions
Service des éditions 75058 Paris Cedex 01, France • www.louvre.fr • editions.louvre.fr
Foreign Rights: Diane Vernel > diane.vernel@louvre.fr
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What Is It
About the Mona Lisa?
Qu’est-ce qu’elle a donc
cette Joconde ?
Musée du Louvre éditions /
Actes Sud Junior, 2016
It is the most famous painting in
the world. People come from all over
the world to see and admire it.
She fascinates, intrigues… but why?
Is it her slight smile, her look,
or the mystery around her? How can
you uncover the secrets around
the painting? This indispensable
companion guide will help you and
your family and friends decode this
Renaissance masterpiece by the
great Leonardo da Vinci, so as to better
understand what it is about the
Mona Lisa!
Non-Fiction • Age 6+
64 pages • 14 × 21 cm • 9,50 €
EAN 9782330068929
Body and Grace.
Dance in the Museum
Corps en mouvement.
La danse au musée
Florence Dinet,
Musée du Louvre éditions /
Éditions Courtes et longues,
2016
We walk, we run and we even dance.
It all seems quite simple, natural.
But in fact, if you watch closely, there
are thousands of ways to move an arm,
leg or head. Since ancient times artists
have explored the body and how it
moves. And through their Masterpieces
we learn its secrets…
Non-Fiction • Ages 6+
56 pages • 17 × 24 cm • 19,90 €
EAN 9782352901655
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Greco-Roman Mythology
for the Whole Family
La mythologie gréco-romaine
en famille
Dominique Pierre,
Musée du Louvre éditions /
Actes Sud Junior, Collection
« Objectif Louvre », 2015
How did Zeus seduce Europa?
How far did Jason and the Argonauts
go? What were all of Herakles’
exploits? Why did the Trojan War take
place? What made Hermes run?
So many questions! If you want to
find out all the secrets of Greek and
Roman mythology, this guide is for
you! This work tells of the adventures
of the Gods and heroes and suggests
10 itineraries for the Louvre to
discover them through great artists’
masterpieces.
Non-Fiction • Ages 8+
144 pages • 13,5 × 21,5 cm • 16,50 €
EAN 9782330056216
Eating and Drinking
in the Louvre
À boire et à manger
au Musée du Louvre
Laetitia Iturralde,
Musée du Louvre éditions /
Flammarion, 2016
A brioche, Egyptian soup,
hazel nuts shared with a squirrel,
plump cherries and a big glass of milk.
Thanks to this very special game of
Memory you are invited to a banquet…
in the rooms of the Louvre. A collection
of 64 cards and an illustrated book
filled with reproductions of the works
in the museum with basic information
about them and for older readers
and the curious, some background
information on their creation, some
riddles and some jokes now and then.
Non-Fiction Book + Game • Ages 3+
32 pages + 64 Memory cards •
12 × 12 cm • 14,90 €
EAN 9782081382268
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1,2,3… Codez!,
by Claire Calmet, Mathieu Hirtzig
& David Wilgenbus
Le Pommier is a publishing house whose aim is to explain “Les minipommes” Series
the key elements of scientific and philosophical issues, “Les Plus Grandes Petites Pommes
so readers can better understand the world they live in. du savoir” Series
Whether in the form of an essay, a novel or an educational
work, a paperback or an illustrated book, appropriate for
the well-informed reader or the curious “novice”, our books
make knowledge fun. There are a variety of children’s
books series for 3 to 12 year olds as well as some targeted
at teenagers.
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La colère d’Albert:
8,000 copies sold; translated into
3 languages; Prix Tatoulu 2010
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Under My Feet…
Sous mes pieds…
Emmanuelle Houssais,
Ricochet, 2016
Under our feet, a vast world
of creatures, some more visible,
some less, some well-known,
some less, is transforming the
earth into rich compost that will
feed plants later on. The rich format
of this album includes highly
accurate illustrations teeming
with details of the annual cycle
of these little creatures!
Picture Book • Ages 4+
36 pages • 30 × 30 cm • 16 €
EAN 9782352631538
In the Shadow
of the Apple Tree
À l’abri du pommier
Chloé du Colombier,
Ricochet,
Collection « À l’abri », 2016
The woodpecker is drumming,
the goldfinch is watching the world
upside down, the robin is angry
at the thrush… And all the birds
sing together!
Board Book • Age 0+
14 pages • 16 × 19 cm • 8,50 €
EAN 9782352631514
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Emotions
Les Émotions
Rhéa Dufresne,
Sébastien Chebret,
Ricochet, Collection
« Les Canoës du Ricochet »,
2016
Every day, a tremendous flow
of emotions goes through my heart
and my head! Wonder, joy, anger,
sadness, calm, embarrassment,
jealousy, surprise, envy, pride,
impatience, fear… 12 main emotions
are linked to ordinary everyday
situations. Useful to know about
and helpful for coming to terms
with our emotions.
Non-Fiction Picture Book • Ages 3+
28 pages • 23 × 23 cm • 12,50 €
EAN 9782352631644
L’il Planets
Les p’tites planètes
Fleur Daugey,
Chiara Dattola,
Ricochet, Collection
« Éveil nature », 2016
The moon shines. Stars twinkle.
The evening is not so dark.
What are these lights?
How to recognize the planets.
Non-Fiction Picture Book • Ages 3+
28 pages • 20 × 20 cm • 8,50 €
EAN 9782352631576
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New Dinosaurs
Les nouveaux dinosaures
Éric Mathivet,
Ricochet, Collection
« Ohé la science ! », 2016
For many years it was believed
that dinosaurs were clumsy monsters
and that they were covered with
scales… We now know that they
were of all sizes, that they were very
perky and very active! And that they
even had feathers! This book will
update your knowledge of dinosaurs!
Non-Fiction Picture Book • Ages 6+
40 pages • 28 × 21 cm • 13,50 €
EAN 9782352631446
Rouergue
Founded: 1993
Titles in catalogue: 450
Titles published annually: 45
“Pyjamarama” Series,
by Michaël Leblond
& Frédérique Bertrand:
100,000 copies sold in France;
translated into 12 languages
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Museum in Pyjamarama
Le musée en pyjamarama
Michaël Leblond,
Frédérique Bertrand,
Rouergue, Collection
« Pyjamarama », 2016
A little boy falls asleep in his striped
pyjamas and his dream takes him
on a museum visit. The artworks come
to life when the magic grid passes
by them! We follow the neon lights
that are like one of Morell’s works,
then we bring to life a picture that
reminds us of Monet’s Nymphéas.
Here, everything is in movement
except the immutable attendants
with their gazes fixed on the visitor.
At the end of the visit, lightning flashes
in the night in a painting that looks
like a work by Pierre Soulages.
Picture Book • Ages 4+
24 pages • 24 × 32 cm • 14,80 €
EAN 9782812611056
Gouniche: The Extraordinary
Aventures of Gouniche
Gouniche : Les aventures
extraordinaires de Gouniche
Delphine Durand,
Rouergue, 2016
In the same style as her handbook
on The Softies (2015), Delphine Durand
turns her attention to the character
Gouniche; his aspirations, his quirks,
his personal tastes and his lifestyle.
Gouniche is the second volume of
a trilogy that emphasises the absurd
by listing the habits and customs
of characters so fanciful that they
sometimes come close to being real…
Skilfully blending several illustration
techniques, Delphine Durand brings
us a rich picture book, as unlikely
as it is hilarious.
Picture Book • Ages 5+
64 pages • 18 × 24 cm • 15 €
EAN 9782812611308
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Theo, a Lappish
Bathtub Hunter
Théo chasseur
de baignoire de Laponie
Pascal Prévot,
Rouergue, Collection
« dacodac », 2016
One of the bathtubs in Count Krolock
Van Rujn’s castle in Lapland has gone
feral again and is terrifying inhabitants.
Things are completely out of hand
and the danger is great. Everyone
knows that all the other bathtubs in
the castle will want to do the same
thing soon: prance gaily along the
corridors, stamping their cast iron feet
on the tiles, sprinkling passers-by
with hot water etc. Fortunately for the
Count, there is one person that can
save the day. Theo’s father, the most
famous and feared bathtub hunter
in the whole world!
Novel • Ages 9+
125 pages • 14 × 19 cm • 8,50 €
EAN 9782812610615
K Generation, Vol. 1
Génération K, Vol. 1
Marine Carteron,
Rouergue, Collection « Épik »,
2016
Kassandre is as rebellious and
provocative as Mina is discreet and
correct. They were brought up together
but their backgrounds are different.
Georg is a child of social services,
he’s had it rough and even been
in prison. Most people are unaware
of the terrifying powers the three have.
The only clue to their incredible abilities
is in their blood: extra chromosomes
that are unknown to science and whose
shape resembles the letter K. Whoever
succeeds in uniting the ‘K Generation’
will possess a great force. The mafia
in Naples and a pharmaceutical
firm are determined to capture them.
But are the children the only ones
who possess such powers? The chase
has only just begun…
YA • Ages 14+
302 pages • 14 × 20,5 cm • 14 €
EAN 9782812611087
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Fox on a Bike
Renard à vélo
Floriane Ricard, Fibretigre,
Rue de l’échiquier, 2016
“I’m a fox. I live in the forest.
I went to the top of a hill and saw,
faraway, the big city.” This magnificent
graphic novel tells a touching
and humorous tale which is a real
ode to the bicycle.
Picture Book, Graphic Tale • Ages 7-77
256 pages • 22 × 11,6 cm • 24,90 €
EAN 9782374250427
Who’s Taking Out
the Garbage?
Qui descendra les poubelles ?
Nat Mikles,
Rue de l’échiquier, 2016
So, what are we supposed to do
with it? Just toss it into the garbage?
That’s not what Lao Tseu believes;
he shows up in your kitchen and
explains how everything is linked in
the world, how recycling is important.
Using light humor, Nat Mikles graphic
novel outlines the many reasons
why we should do what’s right and
simple to protect our environment,
without getting all in a tizzy about it:
sort the waste, make a compost,
choose bulk over individual…
Graphic Novel • YA & Adults
176 pages • 14,8 × 21 cm • 19,90 €
EAN 9782374250373
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with astonishingly talented authors and illustrators, and a list Un Papa sur mesure, by Davide Cali
& Anna-Laura Cantone:
renowned for its quality and diversity, openness and selectivity.
sold in 13 languages
The catalogue of over 700 titles includes picture books, young
Marlène Baleine,
adult fiction, comics and graphic novels for children and adults. by Davide Cali & Sonja Bougaeva:
From stories told from original points of view, books for the sold in 7 languages
early readers, books of games, novelty books, cross-over titles
to illustrated classics and graphic novels, all of Sarbacane’s
books are of high-quality and many of them in unusual formats.
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Vive la Dance!
Vive la danse !
Didier Lévy, Magali Le Huche,
Sarbacane, 2016
Hector is a kid full of energy,
so his parents decide he should take
dance lessons. Hector loves dancing
from the very first moment! And now,
all he can think about is dancing,
he practices constantly, covers his
bedroom walls with arabesques…
Enough! says his dad. But Hector
doesn’t want to stop, he jumps and…
flies up to the ceiling, 4 meters above
the ground! Now his dad needs
to dance in order to get him down…
and a 1 and a 2 and a 3!
Picture Book • Ages 5+
40 pages • 21 × 28 cm • 14,90 €
EAN 9782848658933
Well-Hidden.
Over 100 Hidden Animals
Bien cachés. Près de
100 animaux à dénicher !
Élo,
Sarbacane, 2017
Well-Hidden is a new Lift-the-Flaps
book for 2 to 6 year olds by Élo,
the illustrator of our very, very big
board book, The Animals World Tour.
This book will feature six natural
environments from around the world
with flaps. Lift the flaps, some of them
overlapping, to discover all the animals
that are hiding! Children will love
discovering the many surprises hidden
in the illustrations, all while learning
about natural environments and
animals.
5 spreads: Arctic Circle, Desert, Forest,
Beneath the Sea, Mangroves.
Non-Fiction Picture Book • Ages 4+
12 pages • 29,5 × 23 cm • 16 €
EAN 9782848659534
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Zoom in on Animals
Le zoom des z’animo
Laure du Faÿ,
Sarbacane, 2016
An activity book to teach children
to recognize animals by their
characteristics. From the well-known
(elephants, rhinoceroses, chimpanzees,
donkeys…) to the rare and exotic
(aardvarks, four horned sheep, praying
mantis…) they are here in pieces.
There are 8 spreads: legs, horns, skin,
eyes, etc. –The activity is too guess what
animal it is by the part. The answers
can be found on the page by turning
the book. Then there are three spreads
with pictures and information on
about fifty rare and little known animals
to help the children become experts
on the planet’s most exotic animals.
Non-Fiction Picture Book • Ages 6+
32 pages • 26 × 35 cm • 16,50 €
EAN 9782848658988
Talents Hauts
Founded: 2005
Titles in catalogue: 250
Titles published annually: 20
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Snow White
and the 77 Dwarfs
Blanche-Neige et les 77 nains
Davide Cali,
Raphaëlle Barbanègre,
Talents Hauts, 2016
Once upon a time, somewhere
deep in the woods, a girl called
Snow White was running away from
a terrible witch. She came across
a tiny house that belonged to
77 dwarfs. The dwarfs were very kind
and told Snow White she could stay
with them if she agreed to help them…
with their chores. By the authors
of Cinderella and the Funny Slippers
(due in 2017).
Picture Book, Tale • Ages 3+
31 pages • 25 × 25 cm • 15 €
EAN 9782362661372
A Portrait in the Flesh
Un portrait au poil
Anne-Caroline Pandolfo,
Talents Hauts, 2016
Leon wishes to paint the portraits
of his animal friends. To his great
surprise, they all refuse, each pointing
out some horrible physical flaw.
But, in the end, the animals, rather
than being flattered when they see
the paintings, find themselves more
beautiful in real life!
Picture Book • Ages 3+
25 pages • 23 × 19 cm • 12,50 €
EAN 9782362661747
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The Declaration
of Mum’s Rights
La Déclaration
des droits des mamans
Élisabeth Brami,
Estelle Billon-Spagnol,
Talents Hauts, 2016
Mums like dads have the right
not to be perfect, to repair bikes,
to have fun at work, to be
undisturbed when they read,
to make changes in their lives,
and to live their love stories as
they wish to.
Non-Fiction Picture Book • Ages 5+
38 pages • 15 × 21 cm • 12,50 €
EAN 9782362661433
Thierry Magnier
Founded: 1988
Titles in catalogue: 960
Titles published annually: 80
Monstres malades,
by Emmanuelle Houdart: translated
into 9 languages; Bologna Ragazzi
Award in 2005 (Fiction)
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Water Pictures
Imagier mouillé
Véronique Joffre,
Éditions Thierry Magnier, 2016
Imagier mouillé is a picture book
that plays on pairs, from the most
obvious to the most surprising.
What they all have in common is…
water! So ‘drop’ is paired with ‘dew’,
and ‘slide’ is a perfect match for
‘splash’. ‘River’ becomes ‘waterfall’
and ‘high tide’ ends up with ‘low tide’,
of course. A classic children’s theme
revisited in an original board book.
Picture Book, Board Book • Ages 1+
24 pages • 14,7 × 19,5 cm • 11,90 €
EAN 9782364748910
Boris, My Little Handbook
of Good Manners
Boris, Mon petit manuel
de politesse
Mathis,
Éditions Thierry Magnier,
2016
A little handbook thought up
by Mathis while in a humorous mood,
to treat a universal childhood topic:
learning to be polite and having good
manners. But when Boris appears
on the scene, nothing goes as planned!
Say hello to the lady, finish your meal,
don’t stick your fingers in your nose,
don’t eat with your mouth open,
share your toys with your friends…
Boris is learning all the subtleties of
social behavior, with the help of his
toys who are always ready to keep him
on the right path.
Picture Book • 3+
64 pages • 14 × 22 cm • 14,50 €
EAN 9782364749566
86
Housey-House
Maisons-Maison
Elisa Géhin,
Éditions Thierry Magnier, 2016
One day Mr. House comes up with
an invention. Such a practical object,
with walls, and windows, a door
and a roof, that soon everyone in
the neighbourhood has one. Playing
on the concept of a house, Elisa Géhin
introduces towns and housing to
very young readers. All the houses fit
into each other to form a universe
that gives meaning to community,
and where everyone has a place.
A new picture book from the talented
Elisa Géhin, with a simple and rhyming,
sing-song text and brightly coloured
illustrations.
Picture Book • Ages 4+
40 pages • 22 × 31 cm • 15 €
EAN 9782364748491
Naya or the Night Messenger
Naya ou la messagère
de la nuit
Philippe Lechermeier,
Claire de Gastold,
Éditions Thierry Magnier, 2016
Naya has a gift: at night, she can blow
coloured dreams into the sleep of
her loved ones. But when war breaks
out in her village, Naya’s talent
becomes futile. The men fight with
pride and courage, but their enemies
win. They decide to spare the women
and children and let them leave the
village with all the riches they can carry.
That night, Naya blows a dream
to all the women… and the next day,
instead of filling their backpacks with
gold coins; they carry their husbands,
sons and brothers to save them from a
horrible fate. A universal tale that pays
homage to cunning and intelligence.
Picture Book • Ages 5+
40 pages • 22,5 × 33 cm • 17 €
EAN 9782364749351
87
Publication Director
Jean-Guy Boin
Graphic Conception
Guillaume Dairou
Translation/Copy editing
Ivanka Hahnenberger